Trumbull College, residential college of Yale University
Trumbull College is a residential college at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, built from granite and organized around three internal courtyards. The building houses student rooms, shared spaces, and a dining hall, all arranged in a compact layout that follows a traditional collegiate pattern.
The building was completed in 1930 and designed by James Gamble Rogers, who looked to King's College in Cambridge as a reference. Rogers later considered this one of his most accomplished works.
The three courtyards each have their own feel: the main court is open and grassy, while the others are more enclosed and used for gatherings or quiet study. Students tend to treat these outdoor spaces as extensions of their rooms, making the courtyards a central part of daily life here.
The college sits on Elm Street near Sterling Library and is easy to reach on foot from the central part of the Yale campus. The courtyards are accessible from outside, and early morning is generally the quietest time to walk through them.
A statue perched on the roof of Potty Court has been repainted and dressed up in costumes many times over the years, from Spider-Man to feathered outfits. This ongoing tradition started among residents and has continued across many generations of students.
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